[MetalMan]

Ah, I was hoping to see somebody else try the hybrid brake setup like I am using just for the sake of comparison. Just FYI, the packaging of the springs for this buggy is quite strange - the Hobby People computer system lists the soft springs as the stiff ones, but the package of these springs says soft. I ended up with the springs that the computer calls "medium" which their package says are stiff. You will want the stiffest springs, especially since your Z-Car is running heavier than mine.

The skidplates look like a good idea, but is that 1/4"? If so, I think it's too thick for this buggy.